(Re)Education of Schools Podcast

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss Relational Currency.  What is Relational Currency?  How do you build it with your students and colleagues?  What happens when you’ve exhausted it?  Katie and Justin will delve into these questions and more in this episode.  If you’ve liked what  you’ve heard, leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform!  It will help get the wor...

Join Katie and Justin as they invite Dr. Ross Greene into the conversation!  Dr. Greene is a clinical psychologist, and author, who has been working with children and families for over 30 years.  Join Katie and Justin as they discuss problem solving with students, the shortcomings of our society, and why taking the time to make some shifts is worth it!  You will NOT want to miss Dr. Greene’s uniqu...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss how social emotional work is for ALL students.  We can all fall into the trap of believing social emotional learning, or trauma informed care, is just for students with special needs, or for schools and districts that are particularly tough.  Listen together as Katie and Justin discuss the difference between behavior and SEL, and as they ta...

Join Katie and Justin as they invite Guy Stephens into the conversation!  Guy is the founder and executive director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint organization.  During this episode, Katie and Justin will be talking to Guy about his life, organization, and all things school discipline reform.  You won’t want to miss his insight, stories, and expertise!  As always, Katie and Justin...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about solving problems with students.  If you feel like you have 99 problems right now, and a ton of them have to do with kids not doing what you ask, this episode is for you!  Why do we need to start looking at behavior through a new lens?  How do we solve problems with kids?  Is this change worth it?  Where do we start?  So, come along and b...

Join Katie and Justin as they invite Ali Masters into the conversation!  During this episode, they will be talking to Ali about her community partnerships, and how to begin weaving the work of trauma informed care beyond just the schools.  You won’t want to miss Ali as she discusses her own experiences, and adds valuable insight into how we can all implement more of the work beyond the school wall...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about building a team.  In the teaching profession specifically, there are a lot of individuals operating on islands.  And, there is not a lot of training on how to work together as a team.  What are the components of a healthy team?  What makes a team effective?  What can we do when someone’s not on board?  How do we get the team through the...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation about the science of epigenetics.  In this episode, they will talk about what epigenetics is, why it matters in the school setting, how it impacts the classroom, and what, if anything, we can do to help correct the negative impacts.  Even though they might not be scientists, join Katie and Justin as they play scientists in Episode 24!  As always, Katie and...

Join Katie and Justin AGAIN as they continue the conversation about people being put before programs.  It can be difficult to know how to implement trauma informed approaches within the classroom.  And, we, as people, love to make systems!  So, why can’t trauma informed care be a packaged program?  How can we make it work within a classroom?  During the 2nd of a 2 part episode, Katie and Justin wi...

Join Katie and Justin in this two part conversation about people being put before programs.  It can be difficult to know how to implement trauma informed approaches within the classroom.  And, we, as people, love to make systems!  So, why can’t trauma informed care be a packaged program?  How can we make it work within a classroom?  During this episode, Katie and Justin will address these topics,...

Join Katie and Justin as they break away from talking about the school aspect of trauma informed care, and have a conversation about parenting!  What does trauma informed care look like in a home setting?  What are some intentional practices families can put in place to support their children?  How good of a job do Katie and Justin do at taking these concepts home with them!?!?  Come be a part of...

Join Katie and Justin for Episode 21:  Hard Times:  Getting Through the Rough Patches.  We all know that not every day is our best, and that we will all have rough days.  But, what do we do when the rough days stretch into a rough week, rough weeks, or even a rough month?  In this episode, Katie and Justin will discuss how to recognize that we’re stuck in a rough patch, strategies to use to get ou...

Join Katie, Justin, and Josh in Episode 20 as they reflect back on the podcast, as well as look forward to what is to come.  In this special episode, they will be talking about what doing the podcast has been like, what obstacles it has caused, and what opportunities it has presented them.  They also spend time discussing future goals and dreams as they dream on!  As always, Katie and Justin would...

J oin Katie and Justin in the conversation as they talk about parent-teacher conferences in Episode 19.  Why are these times with parents so important?  How can we be intentional about creating partnerships during these times?  What should we be avoiding during these meetings?  These times with parents can be incredibly valuable…if we are intentional about our approach!  So, jump into the conversa...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation this week as they discuss developing and presenting professional development.  Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity to train everyone you wanted in one moment, would you capture it, or just let it slip?  Why does PD matter in the world of trauma informed care?  What are some components of PD?  Misconceptions?  How do professional development opport...

Join the conversation with Katie and Justin as they talk about staff wellness.  Staff wellness:  What is it?  Why does it matter?  Why does the mere mention of it evoke so many emotions amongst educators?  Katie and Justin dive into these questions and more as they talk about how we can intentionally make sure we are taking care of the ones who are taking care of our future.  As always, Katie and...

Join Katie and Justin as they invite their first guest to the podcast, Dr. Julie Biddle!  During this conversation, Katie and Justin get to know Julie better, and talk with her about the importance of play in learning.  What are some of the misconceptions surrounding play in the school setting?  What does play have to do with regulation?  Hear what Katie, Justin, and, most importantly, Dr. Julie B...

Join the conversation with Katie and Justin as they talk about connecting with kids.  Whether it is the beginning of a new school year, or the school year is well under way, connecting with students is always going to be a crucial part of education.  But, why do relationships matter so much?  How are we being intentional about them?  What steps can we take to foster meaningful relationships?  Join...

Join educators Justin Moorman and Katie Thornton as they have open, honest conversations about how PBIS and Trauma Informed approaches can work together. The duo answer questions like: How does Trauma Informed Care fit-in to your school's current PBIS. Please feel free to join the conversation and reach out to the team with the links below.  Our Website https://www.reeducationofschoolspodcast...

Join Katie and Justin in the conversation as they discuss the misconceptions of trauma informed care.  Like so many things in education, trauma informed care is spoken of a lot, but not a lot of educators have spent the time getting to actually put it into practice.  In this episode, Katie and Justin talk about what trauma informed care is, some of the common misconceptions of trauma informed care...

Join the conversation with Katie and Justin as they discuss summer self-care of teachers in Episode 12.   In this episode, they’ll discuss what teachers should do, shouldn’t do, and what true rest looks like!  As teachers, we think we know how to live our best summer life, but are we really setting ourselves up for longevity with how we spend our time off?  What rhythms and practices could we crea...

Join Justin and Katie as they continue the conversation on restoring and repairing relationship. In Episode 11 they talk through why restoring and repairing relationships is important after a conflict or crisis, and why this is a crucial part of discipline. They walk through some steps and challenges to the process, as well as how to start prioritizing this in your own school. As always, they woul...

In this episode, Justin and Katie step back from discussing specific topics to reflect on the start of the podcast as a whole, along with answering questions from listeners. Join them in the conversation as they talk about personal experiences and really tough, nation-wide problems that face school today. As always ,they would love to her your questions, comments, and feedback. Reach them at: just...

Justin and Katie really out did themselves for Episode 9. The 2nd part of this conversation continues with the topic of students in crisis. On this episode Justin and Katie discuss what to do during and after a crisis situation with a student. As always, they would love to hear your questions and comments! Please reach them at: justinmoorman@reeducationofschoolspodcast.com katiethornton@reeducatio...

Join the first part of this week's conversation with Katie and Justin as they talk about students in crisis. For Part 1 of Episode 9, our hosts discuss the reason this double episode is so important, and the important measures and foundational practices districts, schools, and classrooms need to have into place when responding to kids in crisis. The first part of the conversation ends as Kati...